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Posted by hikermom on October 18, 2007 at 7:32:16 am EDT
In reply to Shenandoah our first backcountry overnighter posted by BigSmoke on September 25, 2007 at 1:34:27 am EDT

Having hiked on those trails many times, I really enjoyed reading about your backcountry adventure there. I can identify with your first-timer experience - my husband and I decided a backpacking trip on the AT in Virginia would be the perfect 10th anniversary getaway. I won't embarrass myself by posting all our foibles here, but unfortunately all our brand new gear landed in the garage until we dusted it off 14 years later. But this time we did our research and got some training - what a difference! I recommend books by Leonard Adkins and Johnny Molloy.

I echo Fred's sentiment to take the kids out with you. We received much of our training through the Boy and Girl Scout organizations, and it is so rewarding to get the kids out there. Just choose your hikes with them carefully so they'll want to come back - short and sweet. Keep their packs light, bring yummy snacks, and end your hike with a celebratory blackberry milkshake at Elkwallow Wayside!

Best wishes on your next hiking adventure!

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